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UCLA Student Organizations, Leadership & Engagement

Welcome to SOLE

We’re here for you!

The SOLE is open from 9 am - 5 pm PST and the staff are working hybrid during our regular business hours. Schedule an appointment. We are available via email, zoom and in-person.

  • If you have questions for your organization’s advisor or want to schedule a virtual meeting - contact your advisor by email.
  • If you have questions about SOLE-administered funds or have questions about University fiscal procedures, please contact our fiscal advisors.
  • You can find our emails on our About Us.
  • For general questions or inquiries, email us at uclasole@ucla.edu

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News and Updates

Funding:

USAC has opened a Spring Surplus BOD proposal.  For this cycle, the maximum allocation per application is $12,500.  For the Surplus Cycle, eligible organizations are able to apply 3 times.  You can apply again for BOD if you event has not already passed. 

You must apply via MyUCLA - https://sa.ucla.edu/funding/fund/client  
Login using your UCLA Logon > Search and Apply to Funds”: Search under “Fund Name” for Board of Directors (USA/BOD) Programming Fund Proposal > APPLY

Surplus Guidelines are here - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1O8owSWV_SwaRKIqmEVDHsweIwCtr1JCp/edit

Deadline is this Monday by 5pm.  No late application will be accepted.

Spring Registration is complete.

If you missed registering an organization in the Fall & Winter, your final chance to register will be in Spring Quarter.

Re-registered Groups Requirement

Groups that went through re-registration in the Fall must attend a virtual workshop and submit the Quiz by Jan 1 to maintain their status.  Only one signatory must complete this requirement.  The virtual workshop and quiz can be found here - https://tinyurl.com/RcoRe-Reg23-24.  Deadline April 5 at 5pm.

Reminders

Updates

Bruin Walk
Bruin Walk fundraising is available to registered campus organizations. For the time being, we have limited sales (food and non-food items) to four (4) groups per day to avoid excessive gathering. In order to fundraise, please complete the following:

  • Stop by the SOLE Office (Kerckhoff 105) and check the Bruin Walk Fundraiser Calendar to ensure your desired day/time is available.
  • Verify the item(s) you are looking to sell are eligible (perishable food items not permitted). 
  • Complete the Bruin Walk Permit (for non-food and food items) and have your Advisor sign off. If your Advisor is not available, the front desk can place it in their box. You will to coordinate with your Advisor when to retrieve it. 
  • Have your permit handy on the day you are fundraising. 

SOLE will no longer be posting flyers for Registered Campus Organizations or campus departments on the glass-encased boards throughout campus. We encourage you to seek out alternative advertising methods such as:

  • Social media: Collaborate with UCLA departments and organizations to share your organization's information and/or upcoming events.
    • IF you are a Registered Campus Organization, utilize the @Bruinleaders Instagram's organization highlights: bit.ly/BLPOrgs
  • Utilize Bruin Walk to distribute flyers and network with UCLA Students.
  • Consider utilizing digital advertising with ASUCLA and The Hill - make sure it is appropriate based on your target audience.
  • Utilize the SOLE Toolkit for additional advertising resources. 

Registration: all groups must register at least once per academic year. 
Fall Registration is closed.  Spring Registration is closed.

2024 Charles E. Young (CEY) Humanitarian Award:

The 2024 Charles E. Young Humanitarian Award For UCLA Students

Applications are open April 1st.

To honor outstanding contributions and commitment to public service, and to encourage future projects that address social needs within the community. This award is open to all undergraduate, graduate and professional students.


Charles E. Young Award Applications:

https://tinyurl.com/yk6h9d66 (General Application)

https://tinyurl.com/yc3kfbp2 (Wescom)

Applications are open now and due WEDNESDAY, APRIL 17, 2024

Check out the finalists and winners for the 2023 Charles E. Young Humanitarian Award on our SOLE Facebook Page and Bruin Leaders Instagram!

 

SOLE Administered Funding Notice

Deadline to submit requisitions for ALL funding will be Friday May 24, 2024 (excludes graduation).

Be advised that UCLA updated their procure-to-pay system.  Due to this, there is a minor delay in processing thus the department is requesting that organizations that have SOLE funding submit 7 or more business days prior to expense/event/program.

Student Organizations

Find a Student Organization

UCLA offers over 1,300 student organizations including student government, academic, leadership, spiritual & religious, club sports, and community service organizations that you can get involved in. Search are our diverse groups and find your community!

Requests

The office of Student Organizations, Leadership & Engagement (SOLE) schedules Bruin Plaza for registered campus organizations (RCOs) and helps with the planning of their activities.

SOLE supports the scheduling of Meyerhoff Park for registered campus organizations, individual students, faculty or staff.

Bruin Plaza and Meyerhoff Park will be available for reservations. Visit sole.ucla.edu/calendars for additional information. 

Your SOLE Advisor is here to offer support and guidance as we transition back to campus for winter quarter.

 

SOLE Past Event Resources:

If there are future workshop topics you would like SOLE to provide, please let us know: bit.ly/SOLEsuggest.

SOLE Session: Organization Transition

Please contact your SOLE advisor to discuss specifics or questions about organization transition. 

Workshop Resources:

SOLE Session: New Signatory Workshop

Presentation Slides

SOLE Session: University Funding and SOLE Fiscal Updates

Sorry you missed this workshop! Please check in with your advisor about remaining funds and SOLE Fiscal updates.

Workshop Resources:

SOLE Session: Student Leader Toolkit - Social Justice & Diversity Resources

Watch the recording and review our newly launched Student Leader Toolkit. Your SOLE Advisor is here to help you effectively utilize the toolkit and it incorporate it into your organization's efforts.

SOLE Session - USAC Contingency and Campus Programs Committee Mini Funding:

Watch the recording and view the resource sheet for funding tips, updates, and QA!

Recruitment Tips Workshop:

Watch the recording and view the resource sheet.

Spring One-Stop: Center for Accessible Education

Please contact your SOLE advisor to understand what practices they can implement to maximize inclusivity & accessibility at their organizations. 

Workshop Resources: